The government has approved a plan of events to celebrate the Independence Day of Ukraine and the State Flag Day, which this year our country will celebrate in the face of a full-scale Russian invasion. Solemn events are scheduled for August 23 and 24, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy..

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So, on August 23, in Kyiv and other cities, as well as in foreign diplomatic institutions, military units, official solemn ceremonies of raising the State Flag of Ukraine will be held..

On August 24, the Motherland Monument and other iconic places will be illuminated with the colors of the State Flag. A prayer service for Ukraine will be held in the Sophia Kyivska National Reserve with the participation of representatives of all churches.

An exhibition of destroyed Russian equipment will be held on Khreshchatyk.

A number of events and flash mobs are also planned to unite and support Ukrainians..

During official events, a minute of silence will be honored for all those who died in the war against the Russian occupiers.

“This year the Independence Day of Ukraine has a special meaning for all Ukrainians.. We continue the war and the occupiers are furious with their helplessness. Ukrainians continue to adequately resist non-humans and amaze the world with their invincibility, strength and empathy for those who are nearby.. We are now living in a historic moment, our nation is being forged in the struggle. We will always remember who is our friend and who is our enemy.. I sincerely believe that very soon we will loudly celebrate our victory,” said Alexander Tkachenko, Minister of Culture for Information Policy..

Recall that a national action will take place on Independence Day: the premiere of a series of documentaries about the war “And then the “brothers” came”, filmed by the Association of Ukrainian Producers (UUP) during a full-scale invasion of Russia.

In addition, on Independence Day, August 24, Ukrainians who find themselves in different countries of the world will hold a Free World Gathering action, organizing a chain of unity.